Okay, so I've just spent 2 hours reading posts about audio replacements and premium sound system etc (when I should have been working).
I have a 2013 Civic Si w/o Navigation. As everyone knows the audio leaves much to be desired, as such I'd like to replace the whole stereo system. That being said, I don't exactly wanna drop $2,000 in one go, so this will all be staggered. The first thing I wanted to do was replace the stock radio, with an aftermarket one, I've been considering the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX, using the Masetro RR to retain steering wheel controls as well as adding in some OBD2 information. That being said, if I 'only' replace the stock radio (at this time) will it have any negative effects on the existing speakers? I understand the stock premium radio is a non-amplified output to a shitty 300W amp under the passenger side seat. If I replace that with a radio that has amplified outputs will it adversely effect the existing audio?
At this time I'm not looking to get better audio, I'm looking to get better control and features out of my radio. I spend a lot of time on the road and the stock radio doesn't cut it for me. The future will see replacement fronts, rears, sub, and tweeters which will also come with replacement amps. I'm just hoping someone here can give me some insight in to replacing just the deck at this time.
On top of all of this, the only thing that I am a tiny bit concerned about is the harness, I am vehemently against splicing in to a stock harness, but I'm not opposed to making my own plug and play harness give I have the correct components. So if anyone can point me in the direction of a stock connector, with stock wiring that can plug in to the stock harness, so I can cut that up and custom make my own harness that would be super appreciated.
I'm familiar with car stereo's I'm comfortable with wiring/splicing and I have no qualms with panel removal, as such this will all be DIY. I'd just like to get some things cleared up before I drop $850 on the new deck, Maestro RR, and the stock navigation trim piece (gotta keep that carbon fiber look).
Thanks for any and all help.
P.S. - Sorry if these have been answered elsewhere, after two hours of non-productivity at work I figured this would be faster, and more detailed to my specific situation.
I have a 2013 Civic Si w/o Navigation. As everyone knows the audio leaves much to be desired, as such I'd like to replace the whole stereo system. That being said, I don't exactly wanna drop $2,000 in one go, so this will all be staggered. The first thing I wanted to do was replace the stock radio, with an aftermarket one, I've been considering the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX, using the Masetro RR to retain steering wheel controls as well as adding in some OBD2 information. That being said, if I 'only' replace the stock radio (at this time) will it have any negative effects on the existing speakers? I understand the stock premium radio is a non-amplified output to a shitty 300W amp under the passenger side seat. If I replace that with a radio that has amplified outputs will it adversely effect the existing audio?
At this time I'm not looking to get better audio, I'm looking to get better control and features out of my radio. I spend a lot of time on the road and the stock radio doesn't cut it for me. The future will see replacement fronts, rears, sub, and tweeters which will also come with replacement amps. I'm just hoping someone here can give me some insight in to replacing just the deck at this time.
On top of all of this, the only thing that I am a tiny bit concerned about is the harness, I am vehemently against splicing in to a stock harness, but I'm not opposed to making my own plug and play harness give I have the correct components. So if anyone can point me in the direction of a stock connector, with stock wiring that can plug in to the stock harness, so I can cut that up and custom make my own harness that would be super appreciated.
I'm familiar with car stereo's I'm comfortable with wiring/splicing and I have no qualms with panel removal, as such this will all be DIY. I'd just like to get some things cleared up before I drop $850 on the new deck, Maestro RR, and the stock navigation trim piece (gotta keep that carbon fiber look).
Thanks for any and all help.
P.S. - Sorry if these have been answered elsewhere, after two hours of non-productivity at work I figured this would be faster, and more detailed to my specific situation.